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Bulb Eater® Manual
VRS-(U) Premium Bulb Eater®
Operating
Procedures
Before Operating the VRS-(U) Bulb Eater
®
• Communicate/understand potential hazards by having operators review pages 18-23 of this manual
and complete online training program at
www.BulbEaterTraining.com
• Before crushing, label drum as containing Mercury (D009) and as either Hazardous Waste or
Universal Waste depending on your state requirements
• Crush lamps in a well-ventilated area
• Wear safety glasses, protective gloves, and ear protection
• Screw in appropriate entry tube for lamp diameter
• Remove rubber plug from top of entry tube
• Crush only straight fluorescent and u-tube lamps
1. Release the stop switch and press green START button. Confirm suction at top of entry tube and air flow
out of carbon canister before crushing lamps.
2. Insert lamp into entry tube and then let go. Do not force the lamp down the entry tube.
3. After crushing, press STOP button to stop the crusher motor and begin purge cycle (approximately 30
seconds).
4. Once the purge cycle is complete, seal the top of the entry tube with the rubber plug. When the machine is
not in use, make sure that all openings are sealed.
5. Before removing lid: Let the machine sit OFF for at least 15 minutes after the purge cycle is done to allow
dust to settle before opening the lid.
ATTENTION:
Drum MUST be kept closed at all times
Do NOT crush more than one full drum of lamps per 8-hour period
Recycling Full Drums
Schedule a Recycling Pickup
• Call Air Cycle at 800.909.9709
• Schedule a pickup online at
www.aircycle.com/services
• Use the “Pickup Request Form” located in the Forms & Reference section of this manual
Air Cycle offers bulk pickup service to allow you to continue enjoying cost-effective recycling solutions after you
have crushed your lamps, conserve your storage space, save money over other recycling solutions, and help
keep our environment clean.
With Air Cycle’s Crushed Lamp Bulk Pickups You Can:
• Have large amounts of crushed lamps picked up
• Recycle various types of universal waste with a single pickup
(including batteries, ballasts, and electronics)
• Track your recycling progress online 24/7 with online recycling reports
• Certify your progress for regulatory or management review with Recycling
